Mrs. O’Neal was born January 9, 1951 in LaGrange, GA, daughter of the late William Henry Gay and Mary Eugenia Segrest Gay. She was a member of Baptist Tabernacle and was a hairstylist for 55 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Raymond Myhand and a brother-in-law, Basil Young.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Tommy O’Neal; daughter, Wendy Raper (Shane); grandsons, Slone Raper and Jace Raper; sister, Carolyn Young; nieces, Whitney Lance (Cody), Dana King (Tommy), and Sharon Johnson (Phillip); sisters-in-law, Erlene Pressley and Glennis O’Neal; brother-in-law, Glenn Legg; and several great nieces and great nephews and extended family members.
The Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Baptist Tabernacle with Rev. Jimmy McMillian officiating. Burial will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery. The gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the church.
The family will be at the home of Wendy and Shane Raper.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
